NYT Crossword August 22 2023 Answers (8/22/23)

We have all of the answers to the NYT Crossword puzzle for August 22 2023 to help you finish it up!
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Our NYT Crossword August 22, 2023 answers guide should help you finish today’s crossword if you’ve found yourself stuck on a crossword clue. The NYT Crossword is a daily puzzle that tests solvers’ knowledge and vocabulary. It’s one of the most popular crosswords in the world, known for its challenging clues and clever wordplay. The puzzle is published in the print edition of The New York Times and is also available online.

NYT Crossword August 22, 2023 Answers

If you need help solving the NYT Crossword on 8/22/23, we’ve listed all of the crossword clues below so you can find the answer(s) you need. You can search for the clue and then select the appropriate clue to get the answer. We have done it this way so that if you’re just looking for a handful of clues, you won’t spoil other ones you’re working on!

Looking for answers to another NYT Crossword puzzle? Check out our archive of NYT Crossword Answers. Our NYT Crossword Hints for August 22, 2023 are also available if you prefer not to be immediately spoiled.

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Clue
1860s presidential nickname
Ploy
Montreal's rapid transit system
Disadvantage
Côte d'___ (French Riviera)
Sign in a gift shop around Mother's Day, maybe
Like 2023, but not 2022
Royalties from Stevie's "Superstition"?
Vega's constellation
Super-skinny ties
Geological period
Royalties from Neil's "Heart of Gold"?
Indonesian resort destination
More metallic-sounding
Prevents from escaping
Chicago trains
Kind of diagram
Light bulb units
Royalties from Tom's "Free Fallin'"?
Colorado city known for skiing
"___: Legacy" (2010 sci-fi movie)
Whopping
Gives a hand of cards
Utter foolishness
Life ___ (flotation device)
Royalties from Barry's "Can't Get Enough of Your Love, Babe"?
QB's mistake: Abbr.
Garlic mayo spread
Lively dance at a Jewish wedding
Royalties for any musician?
Back muscle, informally
Fidelity alternative, for investors
Innocent sort
Gobbled
Slowly leaks
"Being ___: A Puppeteer's Journey" (2011 documentary)
Color of 64-Across
One who might light altar candles in a religious ceremony
Hydrating skin product
Evasive strategies on the football field
Uncooked
Emmy-winning actress Aduba
Tanned and then some
Urgent care pro
Crowds of rowdies
Goof
Whence dawn breaks
Illuminated from behind
Appoints as a minister
Slushy summer drink portmanteau
Fraternal order named for an animal
Journalist Curry
Starting assumptions
Borscht ingredient
Not much to write home about
"Oh, dang!"
W.S.J. competitor
Attack, as with snowballs
Kind of thinking
First-class
Provides mentorship
What an asterisk might mean
Land for grazing
Like magnets
Go over again
Danced like Elvis
Doubly
"Pick me! Pick me!"
Slangy turndown
"The L Word" co-creator ___ Chaiken
Contributes
Midday refresher
Korea's ___ Jong Un
Bay Area airport code

We also recommend trying your hand at the NYT Mini Crossword, which is definitely easier (on all days!) as it is a 5×5, compared to the full-sized crossword (which is 15×15, and the Sunday edition is 21×21!). New crosswords are released at 10PM ET on weekdays and 6PM ET on weekends.

The New York Times crossword was first published in The New York Times in 1942 and has been a daily feature ever since. It is known for its high level of difficulty and for its clever, often playful, clues and themes. The puzzles range in size from 15x15 grids on weekdays to larger 21x21 grids on Sundays, with varying levels of difficulty.

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The New York Times crossword is created by a team of skilled puzzle constructors and editors, who work to ensure that each puzzle is both entertaining and challenging for solvers. The puzzles are often themed, with clues and answers related to a particular subject or concept, and they frequently feature wordplay and puns.

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Solving the New York Times crossword has become a beloved pastime for many, and there are even competitions and clubs devoted to crossword puzzle solving. The New York Times crossword is available in print in the newspaper and online, and it has a dedicated following of loyal solvers who eagerly await each day's puzzle.

If you’re still struggling to solve your NYT crosswords, consider practicing with the Eugene Sheffer and Thomas Joseph dailies first. If you’re looking for similarly challenging crosswords, we recommend the WSJ Crossword and LA Times Crossword.

Christine Mielke

Christine Mielke

Christine Mielke has been an avid fan of word games and puzzles for over two decades. She loves to unscramble words, challenge herself to crossword puzzles and try out the latest word games. As a published author and database architect, it was natural for her to take her love for all things word games to the next level!

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